Head Start Resources


                     *Parent Lending Library


 

*Parent Link  (persons on current emergency contact list can send positive messages to Head Start children!)

Awesome things for kids to do!

 







Head Start


National Office of Head Start
National Head Start Association
Region X Head Start Association
Idaho Head Start Association
 
 

Health


Prescription Assistance     RxIdaho.org helps find free or discounted drug programs
Food Guide Pyramid
Access to Health Insurance  A premium assistance program that makes health insurance more affordable for employees of qualified small businesses.
CHIPs (Children's Health Insurance Programs) A & B
  Web MD
  KidsHealth.org
  Health A to Z
  Child Health & Pediatric Advice   (from About.com)
  Psychology & Mental Health Advice
KeepKidsHealthy.com     (free pediatric parenting advice)
 
 
 
 
 

  Free


Bannock County Free-Cycle (open to all who want to "recycle" things rather than throw them away- a great way to find things you need too!).

About.com Family Freebies

eHow's Free Computers for Low Income Families

 

Free We Blocker Safe Families Intenet Filterning Parental Control Software Download
 
 
 
 

Parenting


Family Education Network  Awesome email newsletter center
Early Childhood Information Clearinghouse
  Parenting Tips & Advice
  Family Education         (online parenting magazine)
  Parents Magazine online
  Parenthood.com         (helping families grow)
  Parent Time        (parenting tips on pregnancy, newborns & infants)
Parenting Teens
AdoptiveParenting.com
StepParenting.com
Bonus Families - Stepfamily resources
 
 
 
 

Grandparents


Grandparents United
  Grandparents Raising Children Support Community
  Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
  Piecing Hearts Together Again
  Help for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
  National Center on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
 
 
 
 
 

Family & Children


Idaho Department of Education  Resources for Teachers, Parents, Administrators, in Spanish & English (includes Media Center)
211 Careline
Idaho WIC Program
Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children
Kids Count
 
 
 
 
 
 

Community  


Idaho State University
Center for New Directions
City of Pocatello website  
City of Chubbuck website
Bannock County website
State of Idaho website   Order birth certificates, information on child support payments, business, education, jobs & labor, government, health & family, law & rules, and tourism & transportation.  
Idaho State Police website  State Sex Offender Registry, Resources by Region, Community & Drug Information, Road Safety, and much more!
  Idaho Supreme Court Self-Help Center      Information, referral, and self-help forms for persons who are representing themselves in court.
  Pocatello.com    Great website with information on all of Pocatello's resources!
 
 
 
 

Child Abuse & Domestic Violence


Creating a Safety Plan (Adult & Child)
National Domestic Violence Hotline Website (1-800-799-7233)
Institute for Safe Families
Family Services Alliance
Idaho's Heart  Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Center
Idaho Children's Trust Fund
Findlaw.com    look up laws in all 50 states, find lawyers
 
 
 

(c)2010, Pocatello/Chubbuck Head Start    All Rights Reserved.

This website was made possible by Grant #10-CH-0073 from the US Dept. of Health & Human Services.  Its contents are solely the responsibility of Pocatello/Chubbuck Head Start and do not necessarily represent the official views of the US Dept. of Health & Human Services.   School District #25 is the Grantee for Pocatello/Chubbuck Head Start.  

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 140 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202)720-6382(TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

http://www.pochs.org